The Qotom Q355G4 is a fanless mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor, four Intel LAN ports, and a Linux operating system. The closest Thinvent alternative is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5 processors. The Treo has a fan, two LAN ports, and a choice of operating systems. Its RAM and storage ceilings are far higher than the Q355G4's listed maximums of 4 GB RAM and 256 GB storage.
Qotom Q355G4 vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Qotom Q355G4 | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i5-1240P) | Thinvent Treo Mini PC (Intel Core i5-1335U) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P (12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz) | Intel Core i5-1335U (10 cores) |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 10 cores |
| RAM | Up to 4 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | Up to 256 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Linux | Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS (also Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) | Ubuntu Linux (also Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
| Ethernet Ports | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Fanless | Yes | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
Note: The Thinvent Treo i5-1240P and i5-1335U variants are listed with and without Wi-Fi, so both are configurable.
Key differences
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Memory: The Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against the Q355G4's 4 GB maximum.
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Storage: The Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against the Q355G4's 256 GB maximum.
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Operating systems: The Treo lets the buyer choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS.
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Processor generation: The Treo uses a 12th or 13th generation Intel Core i5. Its core count is 10 to 12, depending on the model.
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Ethernet: The Q355G4 has four LAN ports. The Treo has two. The Q355G4 is stronger on this point.
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Cooling: We could not confirm whether the Treo is fanless. The Q355G4 is fanless.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Qotom Q355G4 if you need four LAN ports and a fanless design in a compact chassis. Choose the Thinvent Treo if you need more RAM, more storage, a wider choice of operating systems, or a newer Intel Core i5 processor. The Treo suits general-purpose desktop and server work where memory and storage matter more than port count.
